Save-A-Lot Licensees Lament COO’s Departure
ST. LOUIS — The troubles at Supervalu are bleeding into the performance of its discount Save-A-Lot division, according to licensees who say higher costs and a lack of leadership at … Continue Reading →
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Brand Ensemble Performs at United Supermarkets
United Supermarkets fine-tunes its multi-banner approach to growth. read more Supermarket News
Retailers Move Away From Gestation Stalls
Humane treatment of animals has become a shopper expectation and part of the cost of doing business. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Supervalu Saga as Cautionary Tale on Strategies
The Supervalu saga: The perils of reaching too far beyond a core business and losing momentum on market share. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
United Supermarkets Joins Foodlink Network
LUBBOCK, Texas — United Supermarkets here has selected the FoodLink buying network as its primary system for sourcing and purchasing fresh produce across more than 50 stores. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Study: Organics Are Luxury
“The New Luxury” report looks at what Americans are spending their money on these days and organic produce tops that list. Refresh read more Supermarket News
WinCo Expanding to Dallas
BOISE, Idaho — WinCo Stores here said it expects to begin opening stores in the Dallas market in approximately two years. read more Supermarket News
Totoritis Retires at AG-South; Alexander Named CEO
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gerry Totoritis, president and chief executive officer of Associated Grocers of the South here, plans to retire effective Aug. 30, the cooperative wholesaler said. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
ShopRite Owner Buys Del. Center: Report
WILMINGTON, Del. — The chairman of Delaware Supermarkets has purchased a shopping center where the company operates a ShopRite store, reports said. read more Supermarket News
Overwaitea Store Uses CO2-Only Refrigeration
THE VILLAGE ON FALSE CREEK, British Columbia — Overwaitea Food Group opened an Urban Fare Express store here last month that uses a carbon dioxide-only transcritical refrigeration system. read more … Continue Reading →